Elizabeth Fry was an English Quaker and a humanitarian. She was a prominent figure in the British prison reform movement of the 19th century and was known as the "angel of prisons". She was also a social reformer who helped to improve the conditions of women and children in prisons and workhouses.
What is the most famous quote by Elizabeth Fry ?
When thee builds a prison, thee had better build with the thought ever in thy mind that thee and thy children may occupy the cells.
— Elizabeth Fry
What can you learn from Elizabeth Fry (Life Lessons)
Elizabeth Fry taught us the importance of compassion and empathy for those in need. She showed us that even small acts of kindness can have a huge impact on people's lives. Her legacy serves as an example of how we can all strive to make a difference in our communities.
The most instructive Elizabeth Fry quotes that will add value to your life
Following is a list of the best Elizabeth Fry quotes, including various Elizabeth Fry inspirational quotes, and other famous sayings by Elizabeth Fry.
Punishment is not for revenge, but to lessen crime and reform the criminal.
Oh Lord, may I be directed what to do and what to leave undone.
I give myself this advice: Do not fear truth, let it be ever so contrary to inclination and feeling. Never give up the search after it; and let me take courage, and try from the bottom of my heart to do that which I believe truth dictates, if it lead me to be a Quaker or not
Does capital punishment tend to the security of the people? By no means.
It hardens the hearts of men, and makes the loss of life appear light to them; and it renders life insecure, inasmuch as the law holds out that property is of greater value than life.
I wish the state of enthusiasm I am in may last, for to-day I have felt that there is a God; I have been devotional, and my mind has bben led away from the follies that it is mostly wrapped up in.
The loveliest, sweetest flower that bloomed in paradise, and the first that died, has rarely blossomed since on mortal soil. It is so frail, so delicate, a thing, it is gone if it but look upon itself; and she who ventures to esteem it hers proves by that single thought she has it not.
The confusion and undesigned inaccuracy so often to be observed in conversation, especially in that of uneducated persons, proves that truth needs to be cultivated as a talent, as well as recommended as a virtue.
It is an honor to appear on the side of the afflicted
Compassionate quotes by Elizabeth Fry
The encouragement of industry and frugality among the poor, by visits at their own inhabitations; the relief of real distress, whether arising from sickness or other causes; and the prevention.
I hope, if you should live to grow up, you will endeavour to be very useful and not spend all your time in pleasing yourself.